Capanna Motterascio

Capanna Motterascio (also known as Motterasciohütte or Capanna Michela Motterascio) is a mountain hut owned and operated by the Ticino Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It is situated on the Alpe di Motterascio in the Adula Alps, at an elevation of 2,172 metres above sea level, within the municipality of Blenio in the upper Blenio Valley of the Swiss canton of Ticino. The hut lies south of the Greina plateau and northeast above Lake Luzzone, serving as a base for hikers and mountaineers exploring the region. The original hut was built in 1967 and expanded in 1980 and 1990. In 2006, a modern wooden structure with a copper cladding was added to the old building, enhancing its facilities. Today, the hut offers 72 sleeping places in ten rooms, making it a significant accommodation point for outdoor enthusiasts. Access to the hut is typically on foot. In summer, it can be reached from the Luzzone dam (1,609 m) in about two hours, or from Campo (Blenio) (1,215 m) in approximately four and a half hours. In winter, the approach from Campo takes five to six hours. The hut is a starting point for numerous walks and mountain tours, including transitions to other huts such as Scalettahütte, Terrihütte, Adulahütte SAC, Adulahütte UTOE, Medelserhütte, Länta-Hütte, and Bovarinahütte. Nearby peaks include Piz Terri, Pizzo Guida, Piz Stgir, Piz Zamuor, Piz Canal, Piz Coroi, Piz da Stiarls, Piz Medel, Piz Valdraus, Piz Gaglianera, Piz Vial, and Piz Greina. As a facility of the Swiss Alpine Club, Capanna Motterascio is part of a network of huts that support alpine tourism and recreation in Switzerland. It is a private, non-profit operation, typical of SAC huts, and is maintained by the Ticino Section. The hut is open seasonally, with summer and winter access routes, and provides essential services for visitors, including accommodation and likely meals, though specific details are not provided in the available sources.

The Motterascio Hut was constructed in 1967 by the Ticino Section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) on the Alpe di Motterascio in the Adula Alps. It was expanded in 1980 and again in 1990 to increase capacity and improve facilities. In 2006, a significant modernization took place: a new wooden structure with a copper exterior was added to the existing hut, blending contemporary design with the traditional alpine architecture. This addition likely provided more modern amenities and additional space. The hut has since served as a key stopover for hikers and climbers in the region, offering 72 beds across ten rooms. It remains under the ownership and management of the SAC Ticino Section, continuing its role as a vital part of the alpine infrastructure in Ticino.

• 2006

  Modern wooden extension with copper cladding added.

• 1990

  Second expansion of the hut.

• 1980

  First expansion of the hut.

• 1967

  Original hut built by SAC Ticino Section.

A traditional Swiss Alpine Club mountain hut providing essential accommodation and a base for alpine activities in the Adula Alps.

• Mountain hut accommodation

  72 beds in 10 rooms, open seasonally.

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